Netherlands Ambassador visits Busia

Busia Wednesday, June 28, 2023

KNA by Salome Alwanda

The Netherlands ambassador to Kenya, Maarten Brouwer has expressed commitment to strengthen its ties with Busia county government and support its development agenda.

Speaking to the press after a meeting with the governor at his office on Tuesday, Brouwer cited congestion as a major challenge to the town.

‘We also know the problems facing market activities and security of women who are involved in cross-border trade,’ he said.

He added that they will partner with the county to address water management and sanitation problems facing the county.

"We are going to engage in a program that will address sanitation problems in the County; he said, urging the private sector to join hands in the exercise.

The ambassador noted that public funds are always scarce hence the need to mobilize and combine efforts.

“We will also look at the fish market as part of the activities that our country is also supporting in this county,” he said.

The official added that the Netherlands government is also working on the youth and youth organization programs.

"We have also been offering training on violent extremism in several parts of the country,” he said, adding that they also looked at Busia County’s priority in Agriculture, especially the production of edible oils and cotton.

Busia Governor Paul Otuoma thanked the ambassador for the visit adding that the main purpose of the visit was to look at ongoing programs between Kenyan and the Dutch people.

‘The issues we discussed touched on social, health sanitation, food security, One Stop Border Post, water, food security, trade, and stability,’ he said adding that the two parties agreed to open up new avenues for cooperation.

Courtesy ; K. N. A